Does Minoxidil Really Work For Male & Female Baldness?
The minoxidil treatment has been widely used by hair loss sufferers since it was popularly endorsed as an efficient medium to halt hair loss. Now, the question that every man and woman would ask is, does it really work? And can it re-grow some of my lost hair? The answer is yes. Minoxidil was originally formed as a tablet to treat people with high blood pressure, interestingly enough; unwanted hair growth came to be the surprising side effect. Medical experts say that topical solution of such treatment is effective because it expands the blood vessels in the scalp area. Therefore increasing the blood circulation to the hair follicles and thus promoting healthy hair growth.
We all know that DHT is a relentless threat to the hair follicles and is proven to be the main cause of hair loss in countless men and women. Hair loss caused by DHT in men and women is commonly known as androgenic alopecia or also known as male and female pattern baldness. Hair loss enthusiasts were able to produce 2 and 5 percent minoxidil topical solutions. The 5 percent solution is specifically designed for men and the 2 percent is for women. Though, the 5 percent concentrated solution is likely to be more effective than the aforementioned lesser concentration that is the 2 percent. However, the 5 percent solution can potentially generate greater results of irritation. The prevalent side effect of the minoxidil treatment is having an itchy scalp and sometimes, swelling, particularly at the hairline area. Other side effects may also occur such as drowsiness, chest pains, and nausea.
Minoxidil is in fact efficacious for hair loss as it targets and combats DHT production in the scalp. There are no enough and concrete proofs that minoxidil can regrow hair at the hairline, while there are numerous people have claimed they regrew their hair but not in greater amounts. This treatment is best used on the crown or top of the head and is applied directly on the affected areas twice daily. Results may vary; usually it takes for at least six (6) weeks before hair regrowth occurs. Minoxidil is sold by numerous brands in different pharmacies and hair care clinics and is just an over the counter treatment.
